Refusing a load pissed your advice

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Kolorado, Mar 3, 2015.

  1. Kolorado

    Kolorado Medium Load Member

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    OK here's the story I had a nice 2k mile run had it all planned out today I get a message swap load 750 miles in(2nd day) . about 3hour in my 14hour clock I get to the swap location wait hours swap out.. sit.. Sit waiting for new load now my 14hour clocks at 7 time I get new load info I have 5hours on my 14 I get a load to Memphis 300 miles preloaded 37 miles deadhead anyways so this load is for 9am tomorrow morning right now I'm 7hours in on my 10hour break took a 2hour nap can't go back to sleep on top of this Memphis is due for a ice storm tomorrow I have been shut done due to ice 3 times for a total of 5days in the last 3weeks I'm just pissed and I'm about to call them and refuse the load I don't care if a get a Wright up I'm so pissed
     
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  3. 77smartin

    77smartin Road Train Member

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    Walk it off...being pissed won't change anything...besides they don't care...freight is getting moved.
     
  4. Vilhiem

    Vilhiem Road Train Member

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    http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClic...=36.3337&textField2=-86.7038&e=0#.VPZ5m4Y8LCQ

    http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClic...0.04897950499969&site=all&smap=1#.VPZ53oY8LCQ

    Go slow. Do the load. I was up there and did just fine during the first storm. I think you'll be fine.

    EDIT: Whoops... Surprised nobody called me on that. I've no idea where you're coming from, so ignore my directions! :biggrin_2554:

    The only issue I ran into last time I was up there was I got stuck in a dock because the shipper didn't prep it. (I'm a company driver, was told to deliver it and they would fish me out if needed. No harm no foul.)
     
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  5. SLANT6

    SLANT6 Road Train Member

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    Keep in mind, refusal of work can be considered a voluntary quit.

    Also...dig this, trucking companies have a business to run. They are not there to give you a little hobby running around in their truck. Tail wagging the dog? Things happen, loads change, that's just he way it is. If you want complete freedom to run as you please, stop at the truck dealer of your choice, sign some papers and drive one out, then run as you please.
     
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  6. Vilhiem

    Vilhiem Road Train Member

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    Basically, you should only refuse a load for safety reasons. I had to refuse a load Monday because I hadn't had enough sleep yet (they woke me up) and would be a danger to motorists.

    My load still got replaced which killed my chance at a reset, but I could safely run the load. So despite my irritation I had no viable reason to refuse.

    Matter of fact, I'm headed back up that way in a couple hours. I usually stop at the wildwood pilot for a cup of coffee and will be at my destination by 4:30 est. If there's anything wrong with the roads I'll put a post up.

    All the same, grab yourself some rock salt, cat litter and similar. I learned that the fun way! :biggrin_25523:
     
  7. Shaggy

    Shaggy Road Train Member

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    Small headache and going to bail 1 year in this industry? not worth the small headache, Suck it up and go do the dang run or turn in your CDL now. No one likes quitters over petty crap. Stevens will haunt your future commercial record for a long time.
     
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  8. Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    Lots of numbers and miles to trip plan from my chair..

    But 7 hours sitting? Would an 8 hour split sleeper have gotten it done for ya.

    Mikeeee
     
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  9. Vilhiem

    Vilhiem Road Train Member

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    I sat at a #### shipper for 10 hours... Sure I got my rest period and lots of down time, but I'd have rather been on the road.
     
  10. Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    I am salaried and home every night and I still hate sitting. I want to get the work done!

    Mikeeee
     
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  11. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    suck it up buttercup. i highly doubt you'll ever find a company that actually cares about you more then their wallet.

    most companies don't even care if they equipment gets fixed. let alone your thoughts.
     
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